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Date Time NPWS hazard reduction burn in Deniliquin from Sunday The National Parks and Wildlife Service is planning to take advantage of favourable weather predicted for next week to conduct hazard reduction burns in the Murray Valley Regional Park at Deniliquin. The operation is part of an on-going fuel management program to reduce the risk to properties from potential wildfires in the vicinity of Deniliquin. Riverina Area Manager Robin Mares said the burn is expected to begin on Sunday 18 Apri...

NT Government Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Chansey Paech has announced the appointment of a Senior Director to lead the delivery of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery. Tracy Puklowski will take up the role on 24 May 2021. Ms Puklowski will be responsible for leading a project team of five officers with various skills across curatorial, engagement and project management. She will also provide input into the design of the art gallery; develop content and programming; and engage with s...

Department of Health The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and New South Wales health authorities are investigating a death in NSW, as part of this process the TGA is seeking further clinical information including clinical test results from the New South Wales Health Department. The blood clotting disorders being investigated in connection with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are very rare and differ from common blood clots or venous thromboembolism, which occur in around 50 Australians e...

Australian Greens The Victorian Greens have welcomed the state government’s cash for containers scheme and say it will help to significantly clean up our recycling and reduce stockpiling. The introduction of a 10c refund on bottles and cans is a direct result of Greens in Parliament, who drafted and introduced legislation for a scheme and also initiated the Parliamentary inquiry which recommended the policy. In 2019 more than 50 industry experts, environmental groups and councils unanimously ...

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Today I announce the appointment of Ms Rowan Ainsworth as Australia’s next Consul-General in Kolkata. India is at the forefront of Australia’s international partnerships and our engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. Australia’s landmark Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with India will result in a strengthened security partnership and help increase our trade and investment links. In 2019, India was Australia’s eighth-largest trading partner and...

VIC Premier The Andrews Labor Government is investing in the Mornington Peninsula community with the completion of a new bike trail at Arthur’s Seat and Rosebud soon to be home to a new youth hub. Local Government and Suburban Development Minister Shaun Leane and Member for Nepean Chris Brayne today announced Mornington Peninsula Shire Council will receive $4.3 million towards the new Southern Peninsula Youth Services Hub from the Growing Suburbs Fund. One of the largest investments in the fu...

Today I announce the appointment of Ms Penny Williams PSM as Australia's Ambassador to Indonesia. Australia's relationship with Indonesia is one of our...

Department of Health Summary Managed quarantine (including hotel quarantine) for international arrivals to Australia continues to be important in Australia’s response to COVID-19. It helps to prevent transmission of COVID-19 and protect the Australian community. The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) continues to monitor current quarantine arrangements and look for ways to continuously improve our system, in line with the National Hotel Quarantine principles. The Communi...

Australian Treasury The HomeBuilder program has been highly successful and has achieved its purpose of supporting the residential construction industry and assisting Australians build and renovate their homes. HomeBuilder will continue to support the residential construction sector through 2021 and into 2022. Applications for HomeBuilder close at midnight on Wednesday, 14 April 2021. While applications close on 14 April 2021, applicants have until 30 April 2023 to submit all supporting document...

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade The Morrison Government is taking action to provide additional support for Australia’s business events industry. The Government today announced it would provide: an additional $3 million for its successful Business Events Bid Fund Program to attract international events to Australia and that the program would be extended by 12 months. an additional $1 million towards its domestic-focussed Business Events Boost Program, which provides support to industry...